Dre
Boy nameDre has been given to 861 babies in the U.S. since 1989. It peaked in 1993.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
861
Peak year
1993 (56 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1989
10-year trend
▼ -45%
Gender split
1% girls / 99% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Dre — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Dre.
FAQ
How popular is the name Dre?
Dre has been given to 861 babies in the U.S. since 1989. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Dre peak?
Dre peaked in 1993, when 56 babies were given the name.
Is Dre a girl or boy name?
Dre is primarily a boy name (99% of babies named Dre are boys).
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